Governor Tony Evers appeared confident on Thursday, that state legislators would answer his summons for a special session on rural issues next week. The governor announced during his State of the State address on Wednesday. He wants the legislature to act on a package of proposals that would assist rural Wisconsin, at an estimated cost of $8.5 million over two years. "They (legislators) have all the information, and from what I've heard through the grapevine . . . the folks in the Senate seem … [Read More...]
State to collect more in revenue than projected
State government is expected to see $452 million more in the general fund to end the biennium than previously projected, according to new figures released Thursday by the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau. Based upon our analysis, we project the closing, net general fund balance at the end of this biennium (June 30, 2021) to be $620.2 million. This is $451.9 million above the balance that was projected at the time of enactment of the 2019-21 biennial budget, as modified to incorporate the … [Read More...]
Evers State of the State: special session on rural issues, nonpartisan redistricting commission
Governor Tony Evers has promised a fresh effort on bipartisan redistricting, and is calling the legislature into special session to address the challenges facing rural Wisconsin. The Democratic governor's State of the State address was widely panned Wednesday night, by Republican legislative leaders. Noting that the state is losing two dairy farms each day, Evers proposed a special session. In this state-- our state-- nobody carries the burden alone. That’s why I am announcing a … [Read More...]
Kind gets another challenger in Wisconsin’s 3rd CD
Another Republican is in the running, to oppose La Crosse Congressman Ron Kind in November. John Garske spent 20 years in the U.S. Army and now has a business assisting veterans transition to the private sector. In a phone interview with WisPolitics, Garske said he was inspired to run by "this impeachment fiasco and sham" as well as career politicians who have impeded progress in Congress. Several other Republicans are also running for a chance to challenge Kind, who was unopposed four … [Read More...]
‘A partisan operation’ – Vos derides Evers’ approach on youth vaping
Governor Tony Evers recently proposed a series of measures to combat youth vaping in Wisconsin, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Burlington) on Tuesday said the governor's approach has been partisan. "He reached out to no one, spoke to no one, worked only with Democrats, and they're introducing partisan bills," Vos said. "What was the purpose of that, if you actually wanted to get something across the finish line, as opposed to just kind of posing for holy pictures and then never actually … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Vos says Assembly won’t be on floor next week
Governor Tony Evers appeared confident on Thursday, that state legislators would answer his summons for a special session on rural issues next week. The governor announced during his State of the State address on Wednesday. He wants the legislature to act on a package of proposals that would assist rural Wisconsin, at an estimated cost […]
Crime & Courts
DOJ partners with gas stations to spot human trafficking
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is partnering with the Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association, in an effort to help spot human traffickers. Attorney General Josh Kaul says employees working in places like gas stations and hotels can often be the first to spot trafficking. “They can also allow law enforcement to make contact with […]
Titletown Report
Pettine retained as Packers Defensive Coordinator
Despite a complete defensive meltdown in Sunday’s NFC Championship game, a 37-20 loss at San Francisco, the Green Bay Packers have decided to retain Defensive Coordinator Mike Pettine for his third season in Titletown. The Packers ranked ninth in scoring defense (19.6 points allowed per game) this past season, but dropped from 15th to 18th […]
Sports
Morrow leaves Marquette basketball
The Marquette Golden Eagles will face Butler on Friday night without senior forward Ed Morrow. Morrow has been on an indefinite leave for personal reasons since Jan. 15 and now has informed coach Steve Wojciechowski that he is leaving the program for good. Morrow averaged 3.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in 16 games for the […]